2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 331 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Tribeca | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1911 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2800 mm |
